Fishkeeping News

Practical Fishkeeping brings you the latest news, discoveries and events in the aquatic world.

A heartfelt goodbye to Wholesale Tropicals

Wholesale Tropicals meant more to Michael Robson than just a local aquarium store. He tells the story of how this fish…

OATA have released guidance on the use of antibiotics 

Practical Fishkeeping •

Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association has launched a new guide outlining the law around the use of antibiotics when it…

Readers' Poll 2024 Winners Announced

The Practical Fishkeeping Readers’ Poll returned for 2024, and now we can proudly reveal the stores that you voted as…

Meet Our New Practical Fishkeeping Editor: Alex Bell

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We're pleased to announce the new editor of Practical Fishkeeping Magazine - Alex Bell.

Corydoradinae revision changes names for hundreds of species

Nathan Hill •

Taxonomic shake up in the armoured catfish world means that you’ll have to learn a lot of new (ex) Corydoras names.

CITES Marine Fish Workshop opens in Australia

Practical Fishkeeping •

The global ornamental aquatics industry unites at Australian workshop to push for conservation of marine species.

Thousands of dollars worth of tropical fish stolen from restaurant returned

Practical Fishkeeping •

Live fish were stolen along with their plants and food in a baffling robbery at a family restaurant, before being…

Help lift the Hawaii Ban to get wild yellow tangs back

Practical Fishkeeping •

The Fishermen of Hawaii are asking for reef aquarium owners to send an email to a Hawaiian court opposing the current…

Fish dead in local Swindon shop after suspected sabotage poisoning

Practical Fishkeeping •

A number of fish have died in a popular local fish store following what has been described as a deliberate act of…